Mongolia

Legal basis is amended Law of Mongolia on Trademarks and Geographical Indications, which came into effect on July 25th, 2010.Mongolia is a member of the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol.Trademark protection is obtained by registration. Mongolia recognizes well-known marks since 1 July 2014.

Trademark registration classification:

Nice Classification

 Requirements:

  • Full name and address of the owner.
  • Trademark particulars.
  • prints of the mark.
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Certified copy of the priority document if claimed.

Procedure:

  • The application is filed at the Intellectual Property Office (IPOM).
  • The application process includes a formal examination, an examination of distinctiveness and a search for prior trademarks.
  • After a formal examination at the IPOM, the trademark is published on the website of the IPOM to allow third parties to oppose it
  • The opposition period in Mongolia is 12 months after publication.
  • If no oppositions arise and your trademark is registered, and the certificate is issued.
  • The processing time from first filing to registration or first office action is approx. 6 to 9 months.

Duration and Renewal: A trademark registration is valid for 10 years from date of application.The registration is renewable for periods of 10 years.


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